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Why we use cookies:

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To make our website better for you to use - for example, the website can 'remember' which is your local area for our 'near you' pages

To collect anonymous stats - it helps us improve the website if we know which pages are most popular

To help make sharing our stuff on social media easier

So we can see how cost-effective our online advertising is. This information is anonymous but it means we get better value for money when placing ads.

Managing cookies

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In more depth

About the RSPB

The RSPB speaks out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment. We rely upon memberships and donations to fund our work. Nature is amazing - help us keep it that way. More...